Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Psychology)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Lecturer in Psychology including teaching, research supervision, clinical/therapeutic supervision, and publishing.
Research (including doctoral studies)
- Data collection, analysis and write of research for publications
Teaching
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Postgraduate Supervision
- Postgraduate Supervision of Honours and Masters students
Clinical Supervision
- Prepare, conduct clinical supervision and facilitate report writing
Administration
- Contribute to departmental/faculty functioning commensurate with work division. This may include course/module co-ordination
Minimum requirements
- MA in Psychology with PhD in Psychology in progress
- Two (2) years’ lecturing experience
- Knowledge of general psychology
- Knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology
- Knowledge of clinical/counselling supervision
- Knowledge of research and publication strategies
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Counselling Psychologist
- Teaching undergraduate (large classes)
- Teaching postgraduate
- Academic research and publishing
- Clinical supervision
- Administrative skills
- Research supervision (Honours and Masters)
- Knowledge of neuropsychology
- In-depth knowledge of therapeutic modalities
- Conducting child and adult psychological assessments
- Interest in positive psychology will be beneficial
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.